Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Broad Cove. This point break is fairly consistent, but for the first week and a half, it’s a total drought. From Friday, August 7th all the way to the morning of Wednesday, August 19th, we’re looking at tiny, gutless swell with poor conditions. The waves are mostly under 2 feet, short-period, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore, just messing it up. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the teens and twenties (like 17, 25, 12), which is just sad. Not worth paddling for.
The first real sign of life comes on the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. We’ve got a 4-foot swell from the ESE with an 8-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The energy jumps to 201, which is moderate, and the forecast says expect good surf conditions. That’s the standout. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.
Now, Thursday the 20th gets a bit chunky, with a 6-foot swell in the morning and 8 feet in the afternoon from the ESE, but the wind is onshore and cross-shore, making it a messy, choppy mess. The energy is strong (260 and 805), but it’s not for paddling. That kind of power with bad wind is more of a kite-surfing show.
The next real highlight is the morning of Friday, August 21st. The forecast says marginal, but the afternoon is where it’s at. A 5-foot swell from the SE with an 8-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the NW. That’s clean, groomed surf. The energy is 293, which is moderate but solid. This is the second-best option in the whole run.
After that, Saturday the 22nd morning drops back to 3 feet from the SSW, so the window closes again.
So, to wrap it up: the best session is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th – glassy, clean, 4-foot ESE swell. The next best is the afternoon of Friday, August 21st with offshore wind and a 5-foot SE swell. The rest of the 16 days is mostly flat or blown out. It’s a long wait, but those two windows are worth marking on your calendar.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 |
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 kJ | 18 | 6 | 13 | 43 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 27 | 19 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 85 | 26 | 39 | 55 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:24AM1.34m | 3:47PM1.63m | 4:37AM1.34m | 4:55PM1.66m | 5:49AM1.39m | 6:03PM1.72m | 6:54AM1.47m | 7:05PM1.78m | 7:52AM1.57m | 8:01PM1.83m | 8:44AM1.66m | 8:54PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.35m | 9:19AM0.45m | 10:27PM0.32m | 10:29AM0.45m | 11:37PM0.26m | 11:40AM0.42m | 00:41AM0.18m | 12:47PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.10m | 1:47PM0.28m | 2:30AM0.03m | 2:42PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 8:36 | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 46 | 26 | 39 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | E 7 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 9 | — | SSW 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | WNW 2 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 13 | 43 | — | 12 | 2 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 85 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 694 | 2922 | 0 | 704 | 895 | 644 | 694 | 897 | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1108 | 890 | 0 | 99 | 27 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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